HWIC 2T for Cisco Router 1941

[jordanwill822]

Hello Community, 

I am wondering if someone could help me with a issue I am having. I need to order 2 HWIC cards for my home lab and they are pretty expensive. I want to be able to emulate a PPP connection. I just want to know if all HWIC 2T cards are the same. I am also wonder what type of cable I would need. 

I have a second question,  what type of cable would I use t connect a HWIC 2t to a Wic 2T. 

[Mark Malone]

Hi its a serial cable you need for WIC to WIC between the pair

why not buy refurbished parts if just for a LAB , theres usually companies that sell them locally depending where you are

https://www.txo-systems.com/product-search/?ps=wic2t

or use an emulator like gns3 which can emulate PPP

https://www.beardy.se/gns3build-and-configure-a-ccna-ppp-lab-using-gns3-dynamips-and-vpcs

[jordanwill822]

Hello Mark, 

Thanks for the suggestion, I really want to use really equipment and I have put a bit of money into the lab already.  don't  want to use a simulator. I will take your advice on local stores here in Chattanooga. 

[Andrew Khalil · Accepted solution]

@jordanwill822  

Greetings,

You will find answers for all your questions via this document:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/interfaces-modules/high-speed-wan-interface-cards/datasheet_c78-491363.html

Please don't forget to rate all helpful responses and mark solutions!

Bst Rgds,

Andrew Khalil

[jordanwill822]

Dear Andrew, 

Thank you so much for that answer. 

William Jordan

[Andrew Khalil]

@jordanwill822 ,

I am very happy to help you! 

and will be happier to get a helpful rates )))

Bst Rgds,

Andrew Khalil